3 My words come from my upright heart,and my lips speak with sincerity what they know.
4 The Spirit of God has made me,and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
5 Refute me if you can.Prepare your case against me; take your stand.
6 I am just like you before God;I was also pinched off from a piece of clay.
7 Fear of me should not terrify you;the pressure I exert against you will be light.
8 Surely you have spoken in my hearing,and I have heard these very words:
9 “I am pure, without transgression;I am clean and have no guilt.